Affiliation:
1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, India
2. J.N. Medical College and Hospital, India
Abstract
The chapter focuses on assessing the severity, risk factors, and challenges associated with mental disorders among the elderly in this modern era. Mental disorders and associated challenges are not limited, but in this special population such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly, these disorders become more pathetic and life-challenging even in managing their day-to-day routines and activities. A significant portion of society is suffering from any kind of mental disorder, among them dementia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD are the most common. The incident rate is getting higher and affecting every sector of society. Numerous risk factors are associated with mental disorders in the elderly, among them, few are the most common such as socio-demographic profile, economic condition, psychological and physical condition. Recently it was seen that COVID-19 also had a huge impact on people with already existing psychiatric disorders.
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